Culture
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WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg in Auckland
Read more: WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg in AucklandMeeting someone who has effectively changed the world through their invention is pretty rare. We had the privilege of hearing 30-year-old WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg speak in Auckland on 18th June at ‘A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg.’ I was particularly inspired by the charismatic speaker’s passion for Open Source as the way of the future…
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We meet the cast of Annie the musical in Auckland
Read more: We meet the cast of Annie the musical in AucklandLeaping Lizards! It’s opening night of the West End musical Annie, which has arrived in Auckland after a popular season in Wellington. We met the cast of Annie the musical in Auckland’s Civic Theatre at the media call to ask questions, hear about the production, and take photos of a few live performances. Above: Annie…
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Behind the scenes with Josh Emett and Mastermatch
Read more: Behind the scenes with Josh Emett and MastermatchWe went to Ostro in Britomart this week for a peek behind the scenes – and a taster – of Josh Emett’s brand new food and wine matching concept, Mastermatch. The public can visit www.mastermatch.co.nz and sign up to receive seasonal recipes matched by Michelin star chef Josh Emett to wines so you never need…
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We love: Amy Schumer
Read more: We love: Amy SchumerWhat do you know about Amy Schumer? You may know her name from her first comedy series and from Comedy Central. This week, I’m excited that her second series is starting up which we can watch on Igloo TV here in New Zealand. Inside Amy Schumer Series 2 features her fabulous scripted vignettes, as well…
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5 minutes with Chelsea Winter
Read more: 5 minutes with Chelsea WinterWe spend 5 minutes with the gorgeous and talented Chelsea Winter, who won Masterchef NZ and has a fabulously well-rounded view on health, fitness and food. We caught up with Chelsea at the Pitango soup launch at Main Course and chatted to her about her healthy lifestyle philosophy and beauty regime. You can visit her…
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Chelsea Winter cooks at Pitango
Read more: Chelsea Winter cooks at PitangoThey say never trust a skinny cook, but I totally trust Chelsea Winter. The winner of Masterchef New Zealand reality cooking show could also basically be a model and is super nice to boot. I had to stand on tippee toes to get close to her shoulder and I don’t know what she does with…
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MEXICO winter menu launch
Read more: MEXICO winter menu launchMexico transformed the landscape of fast food dining out in Auckland. It rode in on a white horse holding aloft a cacti branch in one hand, and a tequila in the other, to a city scape filled with boring, often overpriced unInstagrammable Mexican food restaurants and gave us waitresses with roses on their heads, Frida…
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Meet my cats
Read more: Meet my catsMy cats are my fur babies. I have two Tonkinese adult females, named Koshka and Nezumi, who had the privilege of a home visit from a Vet, Justine, from Eukanuba last week. After checking them out and listening to their health reports – major concerns were coughing and difficulty jumping – Justine recommended they try…
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Xtend Barre launches in NZ
Read more: Xtend Barre launches in NZLast month saw the opening of Xtend Barre Wellington – the first freestanding studio franchise in New Zealand of the international exercise brand. There was a great turnout of ballet barre, Pilates and alternative exercise enthusiasts alike, along with some prominent Wellingtonians, including Victoria MacLennan, Jack Yan, Camille Guzzwell and Jonny McKenzie. What is Xtend…
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Highlights of Day 2 at Semi-Permanent Auckland 2014
Read more: Highlights of Day 2 at Semi-Permanent Auckland 2014Here are just a few of our highlights of day 2 at the 10th Semi-Permanent Auckland on Saturday 3rd May 2014 with some of the memorable soundbites, photos I shot, and some top Tweets. Read our highlights of Day 1 at Semi-Permanent Auckland here. See our Streetstyle at Semi-Permanent here. Every year, there is a…